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[Wed.Walk] E/M Glenburn/Burbong Historic Precinct* sites (including elusive Copper Mine)
Wed 31st Mar 2021
Follow pamphlet Precinct Loop Trail (green trail) 12km loop (except we include site of Copper Mine, but not Coppins & Argyle ruins and also may add an optional car trip to see a waterfall in the Kowen Escarpment):
This loop passes most of the heritage sites within the Glenburn and Burbong areas, giving an excellent in-depth understanding of the history of the entire area.
This area contains early European structures, ruins, plantings, graves, farm machinery and other sites dating back to the very first days of European settlement in the Canberra - Queanbeyan region.
Additional Information
Booking End Date
Mon 29th Mar 2021 02:00pm
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Distance
Glenburn 11 km; Waterfall 2 km
Ascent
Glenburn 200 m total; Waterfall 150 m total
Descent
same
Map Name
Glenburn Precinct Heritage Trails pamphlet
Map Link
https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1077827/Glenburn-brochure-for-web18.5.17.pdf
Terrain Information
Nearly all walking is on fire trails, but note, if you want to do the supplementary waterfall walk, the trails in the Escarpment are steep and slippery, so walking poles are strongly advised for those who have them.
Transport Information
Car pool from Spotlight carpark, Queanbeyan. Pay driver (Glenburn walk): $4 per passenger to start, or drive yourself after checking in at the Spotlight meeting point.
Canberra Bushwalking Club legacy activity structure - from imported data. Do not use it for new activities.
Date and Time
Activity Owner

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Robert Dewar